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What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children?
What are some examples of these schools?
Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools?
Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)?
How are most kids transported to and from school?
When does the typical school year start and end?
What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children?
Both private and government. Port Elizabeth is renowned for its excellent government schools, listed below.
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: +27 (0)41 396 4500
Email: school@collegiate.co.za
Website: http://www.collegiate.co.za
What are some examples of these schools?
Private Schools
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Woodbridge College & Prep School
Van Staden's Pass Heights approximately 40km from Port Elizabeth and Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape
Enquiries: +27(0)41 956 6200
Email: headmaster@woodridge.co.za
Website: http://www.woodridge.co.za/
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Heodor Herzl School
14th Avenue
Walmer
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: High School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 4244
Primary School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 4268
Pre-Primary School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 2204
Email: keenk@theodorherzl.co.za
Website: http://www.theodorherzl.co.za/
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The Priory (Co-ed)
Godlonton Ave
Miramar
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: +27 (0)41 396 4500
Email: info@priory.co.za
Website: http://www.priory.co.za/contact
Government Schools
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Grey High School (Boys)
College Drive
Mill Park
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: +27 (0)41 374 3300
Email: info@greyhighschool.com
Website: http://greyhighschool.com/
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Grey Junior School (Boys)
College Road
Mill Park
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: +27 (0) 41 374 3303
Email: office@greyjunior.co.za
Website: http://www.greyjunior.co.za/
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Collegiate High School for Girls
Kestell Street
Parsons Hill
Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: +27 (0)41 373 7705
Email: collegia@cghs.co.za
Website: http://www.collegiatehigh.co.za/
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Collegiate Junior School for Girls
Kestell Street
Parsons Hill
TERTIARY EDUCATION
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Website: www.nmmu.ac.za
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Port Elizabeth College
Website: www.pecollege.edu.za
Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools?
The above listed schools are very popular and also have boarding facilities which are filled up by the children of local farmers (large farming community in surrounding areas).
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Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)?
There are a number of private pre-schools and main stream schools which also offer a facility from age five upwards.
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How are most kids transported to and from school?
Mostly by parents but there are private buses organized by schools from out-lying areas.
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When does the typical school year start and end?
Mid January to first week in December.
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